ankutsu reblogged
… Bertholdt could barely hear Armin’s screaming over the roaring static flooding his senses. His breath came out in short bursts; hand—still gripping the handle of the blade—shaking as he breathed the other’s name, “Jean… I didn’t…” Of course Jean would interfere. Of course Jean would protect Armin… “I didn’t want this for you,” He murmured …
alternate ending:
"That’s for calling me a BLT"
#Jean#Bertholdt#art by original poster#shingeki no kyojin#A heart wrenching scream pierces the air#and shatters the pathetic apologies.#Tears mix with drying crimson.#He didn't want this...#but the more he breathes shambled apologies and excuses#the more that screaming in the distance tears apart his heart.#Crimson stains are permanent.